BMW i and Dwell Media will host The Sustaethics Event on December 2, on the top floor of the Iconic Herzog & De Meuron car park 1111 Lincoln Road. Dwell, an established authority in design and innovation, has teamed up with BMW i to share their synergistic visions and honor the incredible technological achievement and social impact of the new BMW i3 Concept and i8 Concept– the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric vehicles to be made primarily of carbon fiber – which will be on display at the event.
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Integrated with each residence, City Ventures homes feature solar power design for gasoline-free living. The City Ventures earth-friendly neighborhoods, comprising over 190 homes, and they are currently under construction in the California cities of Signal Hill, Santa Barbara and Brea. Prices for these homes start in the high $200,000s.
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The all-new CR-V goes on sale in December. With a completely redesigned look and intelligent details inside and out, the CR-V is built for good times. It starts with a bold, new style, from the grille up front to the brake lights in back. Look inside and you’ll see a stylish interior loaded with high-tech touches like Pandora® internet radio compatibility and SMS text functionality.
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Motor Trend announced the Volkswagen Passat as its 2012 Car of the Year. The American-made, new-for-2012, Volkswagen Passat edged out contenders from Europe, Japan and America to take this year’s award from a record field of 35 all-new, or thoroughly redesigned, 2012 model year vehicles. Car of the Year candidates were subjected to an exhaustive evaluation process that included the full complement of Motor Trend performance tests, track-based ride and handling evaluations, and real-world driving on city streets, freeways and two-lane roads.
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At the LA Auto Show, Mazda will showcase the all-new compact crossover SUV CX-5, with TomTom’s line-fitted navigation solution. The navigation system is seamlessly integrated in the dashboard and the audio unit and features an SD card which allows the driver to regularly update the software, map and other content via their home computer. The CX-5 will be available in the US, Canada and Mexico as of February 2012.
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Niyato will convert new 5-passenger gasoline sedans to an all-electric powered vehicle for under $50,000. By converting vehicles instead of fabricating them, Niyato will help the consumer save up to $50,000 in costs. Niyato will save money by being the first electric-car manufacturer to offer conversions of already existing, already popular models under the Clean Air Act. Niyato’s business model is very simple: convert an already existing, time tested new gasoline automobile to an all-electric vehicle for a more sustainable economic model.
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Designed by legendary hot rod designer and TV star Chip Foose, the custom 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has a distinctive Foose look and is a tribute to auto specialists who use WD-40 Multi-Use Product to get the job done. The vehicle features custom BASF paint mixed by Chip Foose, a Street Scene/Foose Design body kit, one-off MHT/Foose wheels and WD-40-branded Katkzin upholstery, among other upgrades. Debuted inside the SEMA Show, the WD-40®/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger will appear at select West Coast auto-related events and then be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction Jan. 15-22 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Motor Trend announced the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as its 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year. The all-new Evoque is a radical departure from Land Rover’s more traditional offerings. Offered in both two- and four-door variants, the Evoque transcends conventional perceptions of a sport/utility vehicle; seamlessly combining sporty styling and agility, with off-road prowess and utility.

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